Lemon-Butter Sauce

Delicious with grilled fish, this sauce has a bright flavor and delicate texture.13 Tbs. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 shallots, minced
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 cup white wine
Salt, to taste

In a saucepan set on a flame tamer over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tbs. butter.
Add shallots and zest; sauté, stirring, 4-5 min.
Add juice and wine, reduce heat to low, and simmer until reduced to1/3 cup, 20-25 min.
Add butter, a few cubes at a time.
Whisk until blended before adding more.
Strain sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
Season with salt.

Makes about 1 cup.